City: Oquawka, IL
County: Henderson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.92687921, -90.95816202
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Mississippi River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Marina Drive - 1 provides boat ramp access to the Mississippi River in Oquawka, Henderson County. This access point serves paddlers and motorboaters launching onto one of North America's major waterways. The Mississippi at this location is a substantial river—the second-longest in the U.S.—characterized by strong current and significant volume.
**River Conditions**: Expect an average flow velocity of 11.24 feet per second with an average discharge of approximately 685,000 cubic feet per second. The river's relatively gentle slope of 0.8 feet per mile and large drainage basin (nearly 1 million square miles) make it generally navigable but demand respect for current conditions. Paddlers should be experienced with moving water and aware that conditions vary seasonally and with recent rainfall.
**Planning Your Visit**: Before launching, check current water levels and flow conditions, as the Mississippi can experience significant seasonal variations. The large river volume means substantial barge and commercial traffic is common, so stay alert and maintain proper navigation practices. This access point is one of several in the region, providing options for different launch preferences along this stretch of the river.
**River Conditions**: Expect an average flow velocity of 11.24 feet per second with an average discharge of approximately 685,000 cubic feet per second. The river's relatively gentle slope of 0.8 feet per mile and large drainage basin (nearly 1 million square miles) make it generally navigable but demand respect for current conditions. Paddlers should be experienced with moving water and aware that conditions vary seasonally and with recent rainfall.
**Planning Your Visit**: Before launching, check current water levels and flow conditions, as the Mississippi can experience significant seasonal variations. The large river volume means substantial barge and commercial traffic is common, so stay alert and maintain proper navigation practices. This access point is one of several in the region, providing options for different launch preferences along this stretch of the river.